A few weeks ago I did an “Old Meets New” post here on the blog, and it was fun to mix up a set from our most recent release with one of our old favorites. I think I might turn this into a regular feature- did you know that the name “Altenew” comes from “old” in German (“alt”) and “new?” So this theme is just perfect for our company! :)
For my card, I used our new set, To the Moon along with our unique Shadow Play set:
I always get a little freaked out when I look outside and the moon is low and HUGE! Look up pictures of “supermoon” online, and you'll see how large the moon can really appear, depending on the day/conditions! The next supermoon will be at the end of August.
The background was created using Distress Inks, then I embossed one of the moon layers in white. Make sure that the distressed panel is fully dry before embossing, or you will end up with powder stuck everywhere! Next, I stamped out the bike and drew on a bunch of stars with a white gel pen. Then, the shadow was stamped onto grey cardstock, and everything was adhered to a black card base. To finish off the card, I stamped the sentiment onto a strip of white cardstock, and popped it up with foam tape.
We'd love to see what you create using some of our older sets!
11 comments
Wow, that is beautiful!!!!!
Awesome night sky
This is AWESOME!
Stunning. Very impressive.
Gorgeous card, Jennifer! I love the moon and how you placed the shadow…it’s perfect! Thanks for sharing that bit of trivia with us :)
Very lovely card–great sky coloring! I think the bicycle shadow is the perfect touch. I’ve wondered how the Altenew name came to be, and it’s fun to know “alt” means “old” in German :)
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What an amazing card! Love that awesome background!
Love the card. My husband is half German so I realised from the words he has taught me that it was “Old and New”. Great combination just like your lovely card ☺
That sky is so gorgeous! Great match with the Shadow Play set.
Funny, I thought that “Altenew” was a composition of “alternative” and “new”. But “old” and “new”, now that you mentioned, also makes sense, both for this feature and also taking into account that Altenew stamps are a mix of vintage and timeless themed stamps, along with modern designs.
Love this card. The shadowis awesome. Thanks for sharing.